Primary hyperaldosteronism
Primary aldosteronism is caused by autonomous production of aldosterone by the adrenal cortex (due to hyperplasia, adenoma, or carcinoma). It is the cause of most common secondary form of arterial hypertension. The most common causes (90%) of primary aldosteronism are aldosterone producing adenomas...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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KIMS Foundation and Research Center
2016-01-01
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Series: | Journal of Medical and Scientific Research |
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Online Access: | http://jmsronline.com/article.aspx?ID=Primary-hyperaldosteronism |